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Patan
Patan Anhilwad Patan was also the capital city of the Gujarat state since the 8th century up till the Ahmad Shah moved centered Ahemdabad as his seat of power and larger impressive citadel during the 15th century. This place in Gujarat is the evidence of many ups and downs of the Solanki, one of the Rajput dynasties. It is ruled for a strong but a very short timed Waghela Rajput dynasty, and that is for 76 years and after that by some of the generations of the Muslim Sultanats.
It is well known as the home of the Patola silk saris and Patan is very old and beautiful town. It has carved wooden houses and Jain temples as the tourist attractions. Ranakivav means step-well and Sahastraling Lake are also the nice places to visit in Patan town.
Siddhpur
Siddhpur is the very well known pilgrimage centre for Hindus and this is located on the bank of Saraswati River.
Places Of Interest
- Govind Mahadev Temple
- Bindu Sarovar
- Kapilashram
- Rudra Mahalaya
- Haveii's of Vora community - Here the wonderful carvings as well as beautiful glass painting are worth visiting.
How to go here
- By Air - The very nearest airport from this place is Ahmedabad Airport.
- By Rail - As Siddhpur is linked with cities like Ahmedabad and Agra railway stations, so it is very easy to reach there.
- By Road - It is well connected with the help of Gujarat State transport buses as well as the private luxury coaches are also seen on this rout. It is at a distance of 115 kilometers from Ahmedabad city.
Nal Sarovar
Nal Sarovar is just 71 kilometers away from the main city Ahmedabad in Gujarat state. This Nal Lake is spread over a huge area and low-lying stretch. In winter from the north migrating birds includes the Flamingos, Rosy Pelicans, White Storks, Hernos and the Brahminy Ducks.
It is useful as a catchment area mostly in the monsoon season and it is the best place for the resident birds and a large number of other bird species, which are migrating to this place mostly in the start of November to February every year.
Shamlaji
Shamlaji is the main and very important Hindu pilgrimage centre in this town. Shamlaji was the principal Vaishnava shrines of Gujarat and Shamlaji means the dark one, it represents one of aspect of Shri Krishna, who is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and it is made in black stone. This place is at a distance of 126 kilometers from main city Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
How to go here
- By Air - Ahmedabad is the nearest airport from this place.
- By Rail - It is well connected by rail with the main city Ahmedabad.
- By Road - As this place is also well connected by Gujarat State transport buses as well as the private luxury coaches, so its simple to reach from any place in Gujarat by bus. It is located at a distance of 130 kilometers from Ahmedabad city.
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